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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 394.80 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 394.80 and 169.76 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 394.80 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/394.80 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 394.80 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 67,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,021.25/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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