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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 394.88 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 394.88 and 169.71 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 394.88 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/394.88 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 394.88 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 67,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,014.24/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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