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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.40, 385.54 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.40, 385.54 and 168.92 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.40 : 385.54 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.40/385.54 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.40x = 385.54 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.40x = 65,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125.42/279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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