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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.53, 392.81 and 179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.53, 392.81 and 179.71 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.53 : 392.81 = 179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.53/392.81 = 179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.53x = 392.81 × 179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.53x = 70,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,590.72/284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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