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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.05, 426.99 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.05, 426.99 and 169.14 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.05 : 426.99 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.05/426.99 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.05x = 426.99 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.05x = 72,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,221.09/285.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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