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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.59, 394.08 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.59, 394.08 and 169.13 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.59 : 394.08 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.59/394.08 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.59x = 394.08 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.59x = 66,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,648.78/285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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