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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 394.91 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 394.91 and 175.61 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 394.91 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/394.91 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 394.91 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 69,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,350.91/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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