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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 392.27 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 392.27 and 173.74 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 392.27 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/392.27 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 392.27 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 68,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,151.14/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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