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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 392.38 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 392.38 and 179.53 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 392.38 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/392.38 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 392.38 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 70,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,442.55/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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