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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 427.10 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 427.10 and 169.06 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 427.10 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/427.10 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 427.10 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 72,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205.53/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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