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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.30, 396.36 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.30, 396.36 and 169.26 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 396.36 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/396.36 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 396.36 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 67,087.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,087.89/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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