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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 392.35 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 392.35 and 173.74 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 392.35 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/392.35 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 392.35 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 68,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,164.93/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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