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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 392.46 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 392.46 and 173.84 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 392.46 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/392.46 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 392.46 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 68,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,223.28/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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