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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 425.70 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 425.70 and 174.06 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 425.70 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/425.70 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 425.70 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 74,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,097.34/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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