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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 392.34 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 392.34 and 179.62 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 392.34 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/392.34 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 392.34 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 70,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,472.11/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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