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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.79, 395.91 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.79, 395.91 and 168.84 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.79 : 395.91 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.79/395.91 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.79x = 395.91 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.79x = 66,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,845.44/286.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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