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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.27, 393.57 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.27, 393.57 and 174.57 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.27 : 393.57 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.27/393.57 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.27x = 393.57 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.27x = 68,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,705.51/285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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