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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 427.45 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 427.45 and 169.51 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 427.45 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/427.45 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 427.45 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 72,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,457.05/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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