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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 395.37 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 395.37 and 168.51 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 395.37 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/395.37 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 395.37 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 66,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,623.80/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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