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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.10, 385.14 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.10, 385.14 and 168.60 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.10 : 385.14 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.10/385.14 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.10x = 385.14 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.10x = 64,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,934.60/279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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