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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 385.22 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 385.22 and 162.70 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 385.22 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/385.22 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 385.22 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 62,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,675.29/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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