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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 393.66 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 393.66 and 174.83 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 393.66 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/393.66 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 393.66 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 68,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,821.61/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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