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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.70, 385.99 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.70, 385.99 and 169.16 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.70 : 385.99 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.70/385.99 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.70x = 385.99 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.70x = 65,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,294.07/279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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