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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.51, 395.38 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.51, 395.38 and 168.48 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.51 : 395.38 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.51/395.38 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.51x = 395.38 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.51x = 66,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,613.83/286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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