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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.56, 392.80 and 179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.56, 392.80 and 179.63 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.56 : 392.80 = 179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.56/392.80 = 179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.56x = 392.80 × 179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.56x = 70,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,556.25/284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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