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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 392.64 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 392.64 and 174 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 392.64 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/392.64 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 392.64 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 68,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,319.36/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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