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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 425.30 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 425.30 and 175.64 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 425.30 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/425.30 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 425.30 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 74,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,696.69/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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