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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 392.94 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 392.94 and 168.32 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 392.94 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/392.94 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 392.94 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 66,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,139.66/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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