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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.73, 427.89 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.73, 427.89 and 169.19 is: 254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.73 : 427.89 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.73/427.89 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.73x = 427.89 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.73x = 72,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,393.86/284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.26

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