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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 385.32 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 385.32 and 168.64 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 385.32 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/385.32 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 385.32 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 64,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,980.36/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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