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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 394.74 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 394.74 and 169.59 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 394.74 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/394.74 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 394.74 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 66,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,943.96/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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