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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.25, 425.76 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.25, 425.76 and 174.23 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 425.76 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/425.76 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 425.76 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 74,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178.95/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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