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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.75, 392.96 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.75, 392.96 and 168.34 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 392.96 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/392.96 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 392.96 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 66,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,150.89/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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