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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 395.18 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 395.18 and 168.42 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 395.18 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/395.18 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 395.18 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 66,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,556.22/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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