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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.47, 395.31 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.47, 395.31 and 168.45 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.47 : 395.31 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.47/395.31 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.47x = 395.31 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.47x = 66,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,588.84/286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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