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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 385.92 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 385.92 and 169.16 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 385.92 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/385.92 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 385.92 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 65,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,280.30/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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