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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.54, 425.18 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.54, 425.18 and 175.30 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.54 : 425.18 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.54/425.18 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.54x = 425.18 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.54x = 74,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,534.05/283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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