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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 393.72 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 393.72 and 174.99 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 393.72 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/393.72 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 393.72 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 68,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897.06/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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