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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 385.36 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 385.36 and 168.71 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 385.36 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/385.36 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 385.36 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 65,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,014.85/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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