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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.32, 393.72 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.32, 393.72 and 168.88 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.32 : 393.72 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.32/393.72 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.32x = 393.72 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.32x = 66,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,491.43/285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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