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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 384.89 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 384.89 and 168.38 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 384.89 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/384.89 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 384.89 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 64,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,808.20/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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