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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 384.26 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 384.26 and 168 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 384.26 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/384.26 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 384.26 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 64,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,555.68/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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