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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 427.50 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 427.50 and 169.56 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 427.50 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/427.50 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 427.50 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 72,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,486.90/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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