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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.74, 385.86 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.74, 385.86 and 169.10 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.74 : 385.86 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.74/385.86 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.74x = 385.86 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.74x = 65,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,248.93/279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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