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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 395.51 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 395.51 and 168.58 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 395.51 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/395.51 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 395.51 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 66,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,675.08/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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