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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.14, 393.48 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.14, 393.48 and 168.74 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.14 : 393.48 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.14/393.48 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.14x = 393.48 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.14x = 66,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,395.82/285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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