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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 384.41 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 384.41 and 168.14 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 384.41 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/384.41 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 384.41 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 64,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,636.08/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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