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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.22, 393.65 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.22, 393.65 and 168.79 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.22 : 393.65 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.22/393.65 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.22x = 393.65 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.22x = 66,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,444.18/285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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