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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.40, 393.92 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.40, 393.92 and 169 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.40 : 393.92 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.40/393.92 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.40x = 393.92 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.40x = 66,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,572.48/285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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