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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.55, 394.29 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.55, 394.29 and 175.10 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.55 : 394.29 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.55/394.29 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.55x = 394.29 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.55x = 69,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,038.21/285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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