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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 394.34 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 394.34 and 169.34 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 394.34 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/394.34 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 394.34 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 66,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,774.72/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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