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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 394.97 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 394.97 and 168.19 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 394.97 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/394.97 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 394.97 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 66,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,427.19/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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