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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 426.15 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 426.15 and 174.39 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 426.15 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/426.15 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 426.15 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 74,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,316.30/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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