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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.19, 393.57 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.19, 393.57 and 174.72 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.19 : 393.57 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.19/393.57 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.19x = 393.57 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.19x = 68,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,763.68/285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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