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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.60, 394.26 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.60, 394.26 and 175.08 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.60 : 394.26 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.60/394.26 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.60x = 394.26 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.60x = 69,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,027.04/285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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