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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 393.45 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 393.45 and 173.12 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 393.45 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/393.45 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 393.45 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 68,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,112.10/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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