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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.20, 385.28 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.20, 385.28 and 161.19 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.20 : 385.28 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.20/385.28 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.20x = 385.28 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.20x = 62,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,103.28/279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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