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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.50, 392.52 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.50, 392.52 and 173.92 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.50 : 392.52 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.50/392.52 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.50x = 392.52 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.50x = 68,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,267.08/284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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