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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 428.41 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 428.41 and 169.54 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 428.41 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/428.41 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 428.41 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 72,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,632.63/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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