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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 395.16 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 395.16 and 169.89 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 395.16 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/395.16 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 395.16 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 67,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,133.73/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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