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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 391.88 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 391.88 and 173.56 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 391.88 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/391.88 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 391.88 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 68,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,014.69/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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