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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.89, 429.57 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.89, 429.57 and 169.67 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.89 : 429.57 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.89/429.57 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.89x = 429.57 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.89x = 72,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,885.14/286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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