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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 396.59 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 396.59 and 169.42 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 396.59 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/396.59 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 396.59 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 67,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,188.29/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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