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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.64, 385.93 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.64, 385.93 and 169.14 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.64 : 385.93 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.64/385.93 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.64x = 385.93 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.64x = 65,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,277.86/279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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