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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.53, 385.76 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.53, 385.76 and 168.98 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.53 : 385.76 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.53/385.76 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.53x = 385.76 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.53x = 65,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,185.30/279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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