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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.33, 385.50 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.33, 385.50 and 162.89 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.33 : 385.50 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.33/385.50 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.33x = 385.50 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.33x = 62,794.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,794.10/279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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