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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 395.58 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 395.58 and 174.65 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 395.58 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/395.58 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 395.58 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 69,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,087.84/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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