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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 393.56 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 393.56 and 174.75 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 393.56 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/393.56 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 393.56 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 68,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,774.61/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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