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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.69, 427.16 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.69, 427.16 and 169.36 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.69 : 427.16 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.69/427.16 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.69x = 427.16 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.69x = 72,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,340.84/284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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