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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.89, 393.23 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.89, 393.23 and 168.49 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.89 : 393.23 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.89/393.23 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.89x = 393.23 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.89x = 66,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,255.32/284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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