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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 392.31 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 392.31 and 173.75 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 392.31 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/392.31 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 392.31 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 68,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,161.90/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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