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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 393.70 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 393.70 and 168.80 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 393.70 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/393.70 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 393.70 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 66,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,456.56/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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