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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 385.98 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 385.98 and 169.13 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 385.98 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/385.98 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 385.98 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 65,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,280.80/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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