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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 385.45 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 385.45 and 162.84 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 385.45 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/385.45 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 385.45 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 62,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,767.72/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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