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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 392.78 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 392.78 and 168.24 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 392.78 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/392.78 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 392.78 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 66,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,081.31/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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