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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 391.96 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 391.96 and 173.54 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 391.96 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/391.96 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 391.96 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 68,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,020.74/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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