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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.40, 396.61 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.40, 396.61 and 169.37 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.40 : 396.61 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.40/396.61 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.40x = 396.61 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.40x = 67,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,174.55/287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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