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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.41, 426.61 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.41, 426.61 and 173.25 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.41 : 426.61 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.41/426.61 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.41x = 426.61 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.41x = 73,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,910.18/284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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