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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.86 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.86 and 171 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.86 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.86 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.86 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 73,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,164.06/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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