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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.09, 393.42 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.09, 393.42 and 174.55 is: 240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.09 : 393.42 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.09/393.42 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.09x = 393.42 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.09x = 68,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,671.46/285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.88

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