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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.93, 384.93 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.93, 384.93 and 168.50 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.93 : 384.93 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.93/384.93 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.93x = 384.93 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.93x = 64,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,858.78/278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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