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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.44, 392.66 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.44, 392.66 and 173.96 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.44 : 392.66 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.44/392.66 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.44x = 392.66 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.44x = 68,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,307.13/284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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