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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 424.42 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 424.42 and 174.81 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 424.42 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/424.42 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 424.42 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 74,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,192.86/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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