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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 396.43 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 396.43 and 169.30 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 396.43 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/396.43 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 396.43 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 67,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,115.60/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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