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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 426.93 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 426.93 and 174.88 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 426.93 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/426.93 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 426.93 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 74,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,661.52/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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