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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.57, 384.35 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.57, 384.35 and 168.01 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.57 : 384.35 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.57/384.35 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.57x = 384.35 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.57x = 64,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,572.84/278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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