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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 392.26 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 392.26 and 173.70 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 392.26 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/392.26 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 392.26 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 68,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,135.56/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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