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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 424.50 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 424.50 and 174.08 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 424.50 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/424.50 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 424.50 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 73,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,896.96/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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