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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 395.04 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 395.04 and 168.20 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 395.04 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/395.04 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 395.04 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 66,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,445.73/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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