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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.77, 395.72 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.77, 395.72 and 168.73 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.77 : 395.72 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.77/395.72 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.77x = 395.72 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.77x = 66,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,768.54/286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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