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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.18, 394.74 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.18, 394.74 and 175.57 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.18 : 394.74 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.18/394.74 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.18x = 394.74 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.18x = 69,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,304.50/286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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