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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.19, 385.28 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.19, 385.28 and 168.68 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.19 : 385.28 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.19/385.28 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.19x = 385.28 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.19x = 64,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,987.53/279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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