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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.75, 384.62 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.75, 384.62 and 168.26 is: 232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.75 : 384.62 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.75/384.62 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.75x = 384.62 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.75x = 64,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,713.40/278.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.15

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