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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 392.58 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 392.58 and 173.97 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 392.58 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/392.58 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 392.58 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 68,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,297.14/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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