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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 396.36 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 396.36 and 169.22 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 396.36 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/396.36 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 396.36 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 67,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,073.03/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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