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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.88, 394.44 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.88, 394.44 and 169.39 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.88 : 394.44 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.88/394.44 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.88x = 394.44 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.88x = 66,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,814.19/285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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