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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.08, 385.04 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.08, 385.04 and 168.60 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.08 : 385.04 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.08/385.04 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.08x = 385.04 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.08x = 64,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917.74/279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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