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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 395.06 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 395.06 and 169.86 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 395.06 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/395.06 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 395.06 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 67,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104.04/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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