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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.62, 384.54 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.62, 384.54 and 168.10 is: 232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.62 : 384.54 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.62/384.54 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.62x = 384.54 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.62x = 64,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,641.17/278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.00

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