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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.53, 384.39 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.53, 384.39 and 168.02 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.53 : 384.39 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.53/384.39 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.53x = 384.39 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.53x = 64,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,585.54/278.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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