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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 385.38 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 385.38 and 162.90 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 385.38 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/385.38 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 385.38 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 62,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,778.40/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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