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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.21, 385.19 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.21, 385.19 and 168.63 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.21 : 385.19 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.21/385.19 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.21x = 385.19 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.21x = 64,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,953.75/279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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