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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 394.74 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 394.74 and 169.65 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 394.74 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/394.74 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 394.74 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 66,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,967.64/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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