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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.53, 392.55 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.53, 392.55 and 172.53 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.53 : 392.55 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.53/392.55 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.53x = 392.55 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.53x = 67,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,726.97/284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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