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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.29, 426.72 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.29, 426.72 and 175.33 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.29 : 426.72 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.29/426.72 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.29x = 426.72 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.29x = 74,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,816.91/285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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