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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.35, 395.18 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.35, 395.18 and 174.29 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.35 : 395.18 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.35/395.18 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.35x = 395.18 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.35x = 68,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,875.86/286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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