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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 393.49 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 393.49 and 174.69 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 393.49 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/393.49 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 393.49 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 68,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,738.77/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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