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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.88, 394.52 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.88, 394.52 and 169.45 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.88 : 394.52 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.88/394.52 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.88x = 394.52 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.88x = 66,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,850.57/285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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