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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 424.40 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 424.40 and 174.88 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 424.40 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/424.40 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 424.40 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 74,219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,219.07/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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