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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 396.17 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 396.17 and 169.03 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 396.17 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/396.17 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 396.17 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 66,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,964.62/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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