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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.19, 424.58 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.19, 424.58 and 174.87 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.19 : 424.58 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.19/424.58 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.19x = 424.58 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.19x = 74,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,245.43/283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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