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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.94, 419.64 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.94, 419.64 and 162.59 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 419.64 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/419.64 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 419.64 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 68,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,229.27/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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