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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.82, 394.47 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.82, 394.47 and 169.39 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.82 : 394.47 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.82/394.47 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.82x = 394.47 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.82x = 66,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,819.27/285.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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