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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 393.35 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 393.35 and 168.54 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 393.35 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/393.35 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 393.35 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 66,295.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,295.21/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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