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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 393.60 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 393.60 and 174.74 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 393.60 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/393.60 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 393.60 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 68,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,777.66/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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