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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 393.09 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 393.09 and 168.39 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 393.09 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/393.09 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 393.09 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 66,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,192.43/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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