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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.63, 384.50 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.63, 384.50 and 168.16 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.63 : 384.50 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.63/384.50 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.63x = 384.50 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.63x = 64,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,657.52/278.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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