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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 384.99 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 384.99 and 168.45 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 384.99 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/384.99 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 384.99 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 64,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,851.57/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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