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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 396.76 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 396.76 and 169.41 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 396.76 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/396.76 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 396.76 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 67,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,214.12/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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