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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.05, 385.13 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.05, 385.13 and 168.62 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.05 : 385.13 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.05/385.13 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.05x = 385.13 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.05x = 64,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,939.12/279.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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