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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 392.79 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 392.79 and 174.09 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 392.79 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/392.79 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 392.79 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 68,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,380.81/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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