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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.71, 384.54 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.71, 384.54 and 168.18 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.71 : 384.54 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.71/384.54 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.71x = 384.54 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.71x = 64,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670.56/278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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