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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 394.43 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 394.43 and 169.29 is: 233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 394.43 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/394.43 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 394.43 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 66,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,772.21/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.67

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