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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.64, 385.84 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.64, 385.84 and 169.09 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.64 : 385.84 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.64/385.84 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.64x = 385.84 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.64x = 65,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,242.38/279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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