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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 394.38 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 394.38 and 169.38 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 394.38 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/394.38 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 394.38 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 66,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,800.08/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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