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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.21, 396.33 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.21, 396.33 and 169.20 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.21 : 396.33 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.21/396.33 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.21x = 396.33 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.21x = 67,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,059.04/287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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