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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 385.28 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 385.28 and 168.65 is: 232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 385.28 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/385.28 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 385.28 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 64,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,976.63/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.76

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