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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.34, 385.37 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.34, 385.37 and 168.82 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.34 : 385.37 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.34/385.37 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.34x = 385.37 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.34x = 65,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,058.16/279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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