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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.68, 385.88 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.68, 385.88 and 167.62 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.68 : 385.88 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.68/385.88 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.68x = 385.88 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.68x = 64,681.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,681.21/279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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