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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.52, 385.68 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.52, 385.68 and 169.02 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.52 : 385.68 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.52/385.68 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.52x = 385.68 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.52x = 65,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,187.63/279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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