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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 393.92 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 393.92 and 169.05 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 393.92 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/393.92 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 393.92 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 66,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,591.33/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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