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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 385.94 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 385.94 and 169.11 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 385.94 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/385.94 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 385.94 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 65,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,266.31/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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