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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 392.42 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 392.42 and 173.82 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 392.42 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/392.42 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 392.42 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 68,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,210.44/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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