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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.62, 393.01 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.62, 393.01 and 179.88 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.62 : 393.01 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.62/393.01 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.62x = 393.01 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.62x = 70,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,694.19/284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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