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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 394.35 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 394.35 and 169.32 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 394.35 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/394.35 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 394.35 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 66,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,771.34/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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