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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 393.82 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 393.82 and 174.95 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 393.82 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/393.82 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 393.82 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 68,898.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,898.81/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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