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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.17, 393.39 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.17, 393.39 and 174.65 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.17 : 393.39 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.17/393.39 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.17x = 393.39 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.17x = 68,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,703.60/285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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