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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 392.82 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 392.82 and 179.76 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 392.82 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/392.82 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 392.82 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 70,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,613.32/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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