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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 394.26 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 394.26 and 175.18 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 394.26 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/394.26 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 394.26 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 69,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,066.47/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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