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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.23, 393.68 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.23, 393.68 and 168.83 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.23 : 393.68 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.23/393.68 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.23x = 393.68 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.23x = 66,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,464.99/285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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