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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 392.40 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 392.40 and 180.72 is: 249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 392.40 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/392.40 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 392.40 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 70,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,914.53/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.56

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