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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 392.80 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 392.80 and 174.12 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 392.80 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/392.80 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 392.80 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 68,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,394.34/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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