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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.39, 392.22 and 173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.39, 392.22 and 173.83 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.39 : 392.22 = 173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.39/392.22 = 173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.39x = 392.22 × 173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.39x = 68,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,177.64/284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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