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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 393.98 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 393.98 and 169 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 393.98 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/393.98 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 393.98 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 66,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,582.62/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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