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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 428.31 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 428.31 and 169.47 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 428.31 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/428.31 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 428.31 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 72,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,585.70/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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