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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.53, 392.68 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.53, 392.68 and 174.08 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.53 : 392.68 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.53/392.68 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.53x = 392.68 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.53x = 68,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,355.01/284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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