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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.66 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.66 and 175.54 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.66 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.66 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.66 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 75,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,071.44/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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