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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 385.04 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 385.04 and 168.54 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 385.04 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/385.04 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 385.04 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 64,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,894.64/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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