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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 395.65 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 395.65 and 168.68 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 395.65 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/395.65 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 395.65 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 66,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,738.24/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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