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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.03, 385.01 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.03, 385.01 and 168.53 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.03 : 385.01 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.03/385.01 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.03x = 385.01 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.03x = 64,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,885.74/279.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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