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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 392.49 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 392.49 and 179.41 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 392.49 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/392.49 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 392.49 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 70,416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,416.63/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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