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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 424.44 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 424.44 and 175 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 424.44 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/424.44 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 424.44 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 74,277
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,277/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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