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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.30, 424.72 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.30, 424.72 and 174.86 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.30 : 424.72 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.30/424.72 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.30x = 424.72 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.30x = 74,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,266.54/283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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