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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 393.33 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 393.33 and 173.01 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 393.33 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/393.33 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 393.33 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 68,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,050.02/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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