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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.47, 385.58 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.47, 385.58 and 167.42 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.47 : 385.58 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.47/385.58 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.47x = 385.58 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.47x = 64,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,551.04/279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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