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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.27, 426.85 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.27, 426.85 and 169.77 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.27 : 426.85 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.27/426.85 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.27x = 426.85 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.27x = 72,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,466.32/285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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