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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 393.75 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 393.75 and 174.79 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 393.75 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/393.75 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 393.75 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 68,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,823.56/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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