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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.57, 395.43 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.57, 395.43 and 168.52 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.57 : 395.43 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.57/395.43 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.57x = 395.43 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.57x = 66,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,637.86/286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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