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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 392.72 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 392.72 and 179.69 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 392.72 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/392.72 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 392.72 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 70,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,567.94/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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