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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 393.80 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 393.80 and 168.96 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 393.80 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/393.80 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 393.80 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 66,536.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,536.45/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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