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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 392.79 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 392.79 and 168.18 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 392.79 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/392.79 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 392.79 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 66,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,059.42/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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