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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 392.66 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 392.66 and 174.01 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 392.66 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/392.66 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 392.66 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 68,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,326.77/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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