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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.26, 393.64 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.26, 393.64 and 174.72 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.26 : 393.64 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.26/393.64 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.26x = 393.64 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.26x = 68,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,776.34/285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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