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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.27, 424.18 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.27, 424.18 and 174.73 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.27 : 424.18 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.27/424.18 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.27x = 424.18 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.27x = 74,116.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,116.13/283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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