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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.16, 393.46 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.16, 393.46 and 174.60 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.16 : 393.46 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.16/393.46 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.16x = 393.46 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.16x = 68,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,698.12/285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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