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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.37, 395.16 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.37, 395.16 and 174.43 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.37 : 395.16 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.37/395.16 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.37x = 395.16 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.37x = 68,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,925.78/286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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