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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 392.19 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 392.19 and 173.69 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 392.19 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/392.19 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 392.19 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 68,119.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,119.48/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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