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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.03, 393.23 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.03, 393.23 and 174.50 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.03 : 393.23 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.03/393.23 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.03x = 393.23 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.03x = 68,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,618.58/285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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