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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.89, 395.82 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.89, 395.82 and 168.82 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.89 : 395.82 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.89/395.82 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.89x = 395.82 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.89x = 66,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,822.33/286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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