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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 395.21 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 395.21 and 168.32 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 395.21 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/395.21 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 395.21 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 66,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520.93/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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