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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.43, 393.76 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.43, 393.76 and 174.87 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.43 : 393.76 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.43/393.76 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.43x = 393.76 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.43x = 68,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,856.81/285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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