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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.84, 397.24 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.84, 397.24 and 169.82 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.84 : 397.24 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.84/397.24 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.84x = 397.24 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.84x = 67,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,459.30/287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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