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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 392.00 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 392.00 and 173.58 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 392.00 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/392.00 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 392.00 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 68,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,042.16/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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