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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.06, 425.52 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.06, 425.52 and 175.70 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 425.52 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/425.52 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 425.52 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 74,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,763.86/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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