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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 426.60 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 426.60 and 169.20 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 426.60 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/426.60 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 426.60 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 72,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,180.72/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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