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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 384.86 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 384.86 and 168.48 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 384.86 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/384.86 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 384.86 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 64,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,841.21/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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