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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.24, 394.98 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.24, 394.98 and 174.16 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.24 : 394.98 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.24/394.98 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.24x = 394.98 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.24x = 68,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,789.72/286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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