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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 394.89 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 394.89 and 169.74 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 394.89 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/394.89 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 394.89 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 67,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,028.63/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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