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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.41, 385.64 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.41, 385.64 and 167.40 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.41 : 385.64 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.41/385.64 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.41x = 385.64 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.41x = 64,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,555.30/279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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