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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 384.55 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 384.55 and 168.25 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 384.55 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/384.55 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 384.55 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 64,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,700.54/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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