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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 397.01 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 397.01 and 169.63 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 397.01 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/397.01 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 397.01 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 67,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,344.24/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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