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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 394.92 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 394.92 and 169.64 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 394.92 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/394.92 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 394.92 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 66,994.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,994.23/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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