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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.32, 393.63 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.32, 393.63 and 174.76 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.32 : 393.63 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.32/393.63 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.32x = 393.63 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.32x = 68,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,789.14/285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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