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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 426.61 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 426.61 and 175 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 426.61 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/426.61 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 426.61 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 74,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,656.75/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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