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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 426.63 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 426.63 and 175.35 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 426.63 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/426.63 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 426.63 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 74,807.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,807.44/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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