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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 395.86 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 395.86 and 168.82 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 395.86 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/395.86 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 395.86 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 66,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,829.09/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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