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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.95, 394.80 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.95, 394.80 and 175.59 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.95 : 394.80 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.95/394.80 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.95x = 394.80 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.95x = 69,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,322.93/285.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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