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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 392.02 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 392.02 and 173.50 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 392.02 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/392.02 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 392.02 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 68,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,013.51/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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