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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 384.83 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 384.83 and 168.35 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 384.83 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/384.83 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 384.83 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 64,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,786.13/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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