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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 424.68 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 424.68 and 174.72 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 424.68 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/424.68 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 424.68 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 74,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,200.09/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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