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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 391.98 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 391.98 and 172.02 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 391.98 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/391.98 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 391.98 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 67,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426.72/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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