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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.60, 384.53 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.60, 384.53 and 168.12 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.60 : 384.53 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.60/384.53 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.60x = 384.53 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.60x = 64,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,646.34/278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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