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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.39, 425.60 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.39, 425.60 and 174.66 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.39 : 425.60 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.39/425.60 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.39x = 425.60 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.39x = 74,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,333.48/284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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