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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 393.12 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 393.12 and 174.34 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 393.12 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/393.12 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 393.12 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 68,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,535.67/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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