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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 429.81 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 429.81 and 169.44 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 429.81 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/429.81 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 429.81 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 72,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,827.01/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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