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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 424.71 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 424.71 and 174.69 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 424.71 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/424.71 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 424.71 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 74,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,192.59/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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