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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.07, 385.08 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.07, 385.08 and 168.49 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.07 : 385.08 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.07/385.08 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.07x = 385.08 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.07x = 64,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,882.13/279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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