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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 391.94 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 391.94 and 173.43 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 391.94 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/391.94 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 391.94 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 67,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,974.15/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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