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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 397.45 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 397.45 and 169.91 is: 234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 397.45 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/397.45 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 397.45 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 67,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,530.73/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.53

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