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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 428.54 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 428.54 and 170.07 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 428.54 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/428.54 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 428.54 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 72,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,881.80/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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