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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 385.44 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 385.44 and 168.84 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 385.44 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/385.44 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 385.44 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 65,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,077.69/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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