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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.66, 392.70 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.66, 392.70 and 168.16 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.66 : 392.70 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.66/392.70 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.66x = 392.70 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.66x = 66,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,036.43/284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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