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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.46, 393.97 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.46, 393.97 and 174.95 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.46 : 393.97 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.46/393.97 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.46x = 393.97 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.46x = 68,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,925.05/285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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