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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 393.66 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 393.66 and 168.82 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 393.66 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/393.66 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 393.66 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 66,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,457.68/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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