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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 392.33 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 392.33 and 173.66 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 392.33 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/392.33 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 392.33 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 68,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,131.73/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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