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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.53, 385.77 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.53, 385.77 and 169.01 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.53 : 385.77 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.53/385.77 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.53x = 385.77 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.53x = 65,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,198.99/279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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