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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.36, 395.19 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.36, 395.19 and 168.37 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.36 : 395.19 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.36/395.19 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.36x = 395.19 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.36x = 66,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538.14/286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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