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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 394.95 and 175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 394.95 and 175.65 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 394.95 = 175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/394.95 = 175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 394.95 × 175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 69,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,372.97/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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