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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.62, 394.17 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.62, 394.17 and 175.16 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.62 : 394.17 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.62/394.17 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.62x = 394.17 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.62x = 69,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,041.67/285.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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