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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.65, 394.16 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.65, 394.16 and 175.08 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.65 : 394.16 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.65/394.16 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.65x = 394.16 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.65x = 69,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,008.66/285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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