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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 393.71 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 393.71 and 174.80 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 393.71 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/393.71 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 393.71 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 68,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,817.67/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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