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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 392.26 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 392.26 and 179.40 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 392.26 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/392.26 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 392.26 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 70,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,371.44/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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