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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.55, 395.45 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.55, 395.45 and 168.61 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.55 : 395.45 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.55/395.45 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.55x = 395.45 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.55x = 66,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,675.98/286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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