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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.42, 427.06 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.42, 427.06 and 169.93 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.42 : 427.06 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.42/427.06 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.42x = 427.06 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.42x = 72,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,568.17/285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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