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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.95, 393.16 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.95, 393.16 and 168.51 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.95 : 393.16 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.95/393.16 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.95x = 393.16 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.95x = 66,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,250.55/284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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