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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.48, 392.61 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.48, 392.61 and 179.58 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.48 : 392.61 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.48/392.61 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.48x = 392.61 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.48x = 70,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,504.90/284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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