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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.53, 392.61 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.53, 392.61 and 174.01 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.53 : 392.61 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.53/392.61 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.53x = 392.61 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.53x = 68,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,318.07/284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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