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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 424.74 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 424.74 and 175.34 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 424.74 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/424.74 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 424.74 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 74,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,473.91/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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