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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 395.43 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 395.43 and 168.48 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 395.43 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/395.43 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 395.43 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 66,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,622.05/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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