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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.29, 385.42 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.29, 385.42 and 168.75 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.29 : 385.42 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.29/385.42 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.29x = 385.42 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.29x = 65,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,039.63/279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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