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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 394.80 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 394.80 and 169.64 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 394.80 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/394.80 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 394.80 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 66,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,973.87/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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