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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.86, 394.54 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.86, 394.54 and 169.49 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.86 : 394.54 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.86/394.54 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.86x = 394.54 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.86x = 66,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,868.19/285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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