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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.33, 385.56 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.33, 385.56 and 162.91 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.33 : 385.56 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.33/385.56 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.33x = 385.56 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.33x = 62,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,811.17/279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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