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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 391.91 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 391.91 and 179.14 is: 247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 391.91 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/391.91 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 391.91 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 70,206.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,206.03/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.07

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