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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.11, 391.87 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.11, 391.87 and 173.54 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.11 : 391.87 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.11/391.87 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.11x = 391.87 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.11x = 68,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,006.32/284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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