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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.34, 393.74 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.34, 393.74 and 174.82 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.34 : 393.74 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.34/393.74 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.34x = 393.74 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.34x = 68,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,833.63/285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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