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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 384.34 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 384.34 and 168.08 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 384.34 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/384.34 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 384.34 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 64,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,599.87/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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