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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 394.68 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 394.68 and 169.60 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 394.68 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/394.68 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 394.68 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 66,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,937.73/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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