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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 426.58 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 426.58 and 169.12 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 426.58 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/426.58 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 426.58 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 72,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,143.21/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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