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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.61, 384.48 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.61, 384.48 and 168.15 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.61 : 384.48 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.61/384.48 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.61x = 384.48 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.61x = 64,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,650.31/278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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