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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 379.72 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 379.72 and 168.84 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 379.72 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/379.72 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 379.72 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 64,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,111.92/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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