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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.59, 394.09 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.59, 394.09 and 175.07 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.59 : 394.09 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.59/394.09 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.59x = 394.09 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.59x = 68,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,993.34/285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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