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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 397.03 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 397.03 and 169.64 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 397.03 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/397.03 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 397.03 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 67,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,352.17/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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