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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.29, 385.41 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.29, 385.41 and 167.27 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.29 : 385.41 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.29/385.41 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.29x = 385.41 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.29x = 64,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,465.60/279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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