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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 394.74 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 394.74 and 168.06 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 394.74 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/394.74 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 394.74 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 66,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,340.00/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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