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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.79, 394.29 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.79, 394.29 and 175.23 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.79 : 394.29 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.79/394.29 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.79x = 394.29 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.79x = 69,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,091.44/285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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