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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 424.94 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 424.94 and 175.16 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 424.94 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/424.94 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 424.94 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 74,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,432.49/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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