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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 392.06 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 392.06 and 173.58 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 392.06 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/392.06 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 392.06 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 68,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,051.76/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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