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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 427.17 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 427.17 and 175.13 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 427.17 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/427.17 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 427.17 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 74,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,810.28/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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