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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 391.91 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 391.91 and 173.53 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 391.91 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/391.91 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 391.91 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 68,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,005.56/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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