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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.42, 393.93 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.42, 393.93 and 169.05 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.42 : 393.93 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.42/393.93 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.42x = 393.93 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.42x = 66,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,593.87/285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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