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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 428.01 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 428.01 and 169.92 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 428.01 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/428.01 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 428.01 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 72,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,727.46/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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