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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 385.50 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 385.50 and 168.70 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 385.50 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/385.50 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 385.50 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 65,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,033.85/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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