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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 384.57 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 384.57 and 168.13 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 384.57 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/384.57 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 384.57 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 64,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,657.75/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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