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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.80, 384.68 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.80, 384.68 and 168.24 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.80 : 384.68 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.80/384.68 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.80x = 384.68 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.80x = 64,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,718.56/278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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