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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 393.98 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 393.98 and 175.02 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 393.98 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/393.98 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 393.98 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 68,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,954.38/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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