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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.05, 393.41 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.05, 393.41 and 174.54 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.05 : 393.41 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.05/393.41 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.05x = 393.41 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.05x = 68,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,664.91/285.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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