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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 392.72 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 392.72 and 174.13 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 392.72 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/392.72 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 392.72 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 68,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,384.33/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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