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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.57, 394.10 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.57, 394.10 and 169.13 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.57 : 394.10 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.57/394.10 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.57x = 394.10 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.57x = 66,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,651.32/285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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