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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.47, 392.43 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.47, 392.43 and 173.75 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.47 : 392.43 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.47/392.43 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.47x = 392.43 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.47x = 68,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,185.74/284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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