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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.20, 385.14 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.20, 385.14 and 162.74 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.20 : 385.14 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.20/385.14 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.20x = 385.14 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.20x = 62,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,677.68/279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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