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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.75, 419.79 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.75, 419.79 and 162.77 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.75 : 419.79 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.75/419.79 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.75x = 419.79 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.75x = 68,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,326.31/279.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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