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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 393.24 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 393.24 and 174.50 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 393.24 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/393.24 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 393.24 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 68,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,620.38/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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