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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 395.30 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 395.30 and 168.41 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 395.30 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/395.30 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 395.30 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 66,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,569.65/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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