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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.15, 425.75 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.15, 425.75 and 174.33 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.15 : 425.75 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.15/425.75 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.15x = 425.75 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.15x = 74,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,220.13/284.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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