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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.38, 393.96 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.38, 393.96 and 174.90 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.38 : 393.96 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.38/393.96 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.38x = 393.96 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.38x = 68,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,903.60/285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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