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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.50, 392.63 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.50, 392.63 and 168.10 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.50 : 392.63 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.50/392.63 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.50x = 392.63 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.50x = 66,000.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,000.26/284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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