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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 396.24 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 396.24 and 169.05 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 396.24 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/396.24 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 396.24 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 66,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,984.37/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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