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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.32, 385.38 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.32, 385.38 and 167.27 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.32 : 385.38 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.32/385.38 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.32x = 385.38 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.32x = 64,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,460.59/279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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