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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.78, 395.75 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.78, 395.75 and 168.84 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.78 : 395.75 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.78/395.75 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.78x = 395.75 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.78x = 66,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,818.43/286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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