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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 392.96 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 392.96 and 168.36 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 392.96 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/392.96 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 392.96 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 66,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,158.75/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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