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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 393.42 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 393.42 and 168.64 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 393.42 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/393.42 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 393.42 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 66,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,346.35/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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