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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.21, 389.37 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.21, 389.37 and 168.63 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.21 : 389.37 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.21/389.37 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.21x = 389.37 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.21x = 65,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,658.64/282.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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