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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.58, 394.24 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.58, 394.24 and 175.08 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.58 : 394.24 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.58/394.24 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.58x = 394.24 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.58x = 69,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,023.54/285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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