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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 393.60 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 393.60 and 174.81 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 393.60 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/393.60 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 393.60 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 68,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,805.22/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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