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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.96, 393.30 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.96, 393.30 and 168.50 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.96 : 393.30 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.96/393.30 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.96x = 393.30 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.96x = 66,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,271.05/284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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