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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 392.58 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 392.58 and 168.15 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 392.58 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/392.58 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 392.58 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 66,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,012.33/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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