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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 392.21 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 392.21 and 179.35 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 392.21 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/392.21 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 392.21 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 70,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,341.66/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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