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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.06, 393.49 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.06, 393.49 and 168.63 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.06 : 393.49 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.06/393.49 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.06x = 393.49 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.06x = 66,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,354.22/285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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