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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 426 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 426 and 174.25 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 426 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/426 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 426 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 74,228.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,228.37/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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