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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.43, 392.40 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.43, 392.40 and 179.49 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.43 : 392.40 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.43/392.40 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.43x = 392.40 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.43x = 70,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,431.88/284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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