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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 392.40 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 392.40 and 179.46 is: 247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 392.40 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/392.40 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 392.40 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 70,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,420.10/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.69

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