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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.50, 392.66 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.50, 392.66 and 168.06 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.50 : 392.66 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.50/392.66 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.50x = 392.66 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.50x = 65,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,990.44/284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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