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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.46, 392.64 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.46, 392.64 and 174.04 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.46 : 392.64 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.46/392.64 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.46x = 392.64 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.46x = 68,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,335.07/284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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