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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 393.25 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 393.25 and 168.50 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 393.25 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/393.25 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 393.25 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 66,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,261.78/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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