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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.10, 385.18 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.10, 385.18 and 168.58 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.10 : 385.18 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.10/385.18 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.10x = 385.18 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.10x = 64,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,933.64/279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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