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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.78, 393.05 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.78, 393.05 and 168.37 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.78 : 393.05 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.78/393.05 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.78x = 393.05 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.78x = 66,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,177.83/284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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