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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 392.36 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 392.36 and 173.82 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 392.36 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/392.36 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 392.36 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 68,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,200.02/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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