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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.61, 394.06 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.61, 394.06 and 169.11 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.61 : 394.06 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.61/394.06 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.61x = 394.06 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.61x = 66,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,639.49/285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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