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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 396.69 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 396.69 and 169.44 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 396.69 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/396.69 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 396.69 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 67,215.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,215.15/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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