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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 394.24 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 394.24 and 169.32 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 394.24 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/394.24 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 394.24 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 66,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752.72/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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