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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.17, 385.18 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.17, 385.18 and 162.66 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.17 : 385.18 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.17/385.18 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.17x = 385.18 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.17x = 62,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,652.57/279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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