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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.33, 424.32 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.33, 424.32 and 174.79 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.33 : 424.32 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.33/424.32 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.33x = 424.32 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.33x = 74,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,166.89/283.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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