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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 392.12 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 392.12 and 173.62 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 392.12 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/392.12 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 392.12 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 68,079.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,079.87/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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