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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 391.99 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 391.99 and 173.51 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 391.99 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/391.99 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 391.99 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 68,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,011.36/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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