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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 393.80 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 393.80 and 168.93 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 393.80 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/393.80 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 393.80 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 66,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,523.79/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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