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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 392.69 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 392.69 and 168.11 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 392.69 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/392.69 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 392.69 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 66,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,012.31/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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