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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 394.85 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 394.85 and 168.10 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 394.85 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/394.85 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 394.85 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 66,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,374.29/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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