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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 392.82 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 392.82 and 168.36 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 392.82 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/392.82 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 392.82 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 66,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,135.18/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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