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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 424.25 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 424.25 and 174.70 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 424.25 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/424.25 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 424.25 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 74,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,115.94/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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