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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.33, 392.23 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.33, 392.23 and 173.81 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.33 : 392.23 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.33/392.23 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.33x = 392.23 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.33x = 68,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,172.63/284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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