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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.70, 384.60 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.70, 384.60 and 168.12 is: 232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.70 : 384.60 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.70/384.60 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.70x = 384.60 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.70x = 64,658.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,658.95/278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.00

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