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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 396.29 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 396.29 and 169.15 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 396.29 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/396.29 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 396.29 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 67,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,030.47/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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