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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.44, 385.50 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.44, 385.50 and 162.98 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.44 : 385.50 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.44/385.50 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.44x = 385.50 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.44x = 62,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,828.79/279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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