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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.99, 427.79 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.99, 427.79 and 169.57 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.99 : 427.79 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.99/427.79 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.99x = 427.79 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.99x = 72,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,537.36/284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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