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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 384.62 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 384.62 and 168.22 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 384.62 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/384.62 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 384.62 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 64,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,700.78/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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