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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 392.01 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 392.01 and 173.55 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 392.01 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/392.01 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 392.01 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 68,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,032.47/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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