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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.09, 394.72 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.09, 394.72 and 168.01 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.09 : 394.72 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.09/394.72 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.09x = 394.72 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.09x = 66,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,316.91/286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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