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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 428.29 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 428.29 and 169.95 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 428.29 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/428.29 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 428.29 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 72,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,786.66/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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