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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.54, 395.26 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.54, 395.26 and 174.42 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.54 : 395.26 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.54/395.26 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.54x = 395.26 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.54x = 68,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,941.25/286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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