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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.17, 385.22 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.17, 385.22 and 159.53 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.17 : 385.22 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.17/385.22 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.17x = 385.22 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.17x = 61,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,455.99/279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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