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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.65, 392.71 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.65, 392.71 and 179.75 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.65 : 392.71 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.65/392.71 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.65x = 392.71 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.65x = 70,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,586.76/284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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