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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.73, 385.97 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.73, 385.97 and 169.26 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.73 : 385.97 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.73/385.97 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.73x = 385.97 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.73x = 65,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,329.28/279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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