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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 426.73 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 426.73 and 169.05 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 426.73 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/426.73 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 426.73 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 72,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,138.64/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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