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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.67, 394.23 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.67, 394.23 and 169.21 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.67 : 394.23 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.67/394.23 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.67x = 394.23 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.67x = 66,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,707.66/285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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