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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 394.14 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 394.14 and 169.12 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 394.14 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/394.14 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 394.14 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 66,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,656.96/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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