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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 393.46 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 393.46 and 168.68 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 393.46 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/393.46 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 393.46 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 66,369.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,369.39/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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