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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.96, 394.68 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.96, 394.68 and 169.50 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.96 : 394.68 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.96/394.68 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.96x = 394.68 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.96x = 66,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,898.26/285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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