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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.66, 392.84 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.66, 392.84 and 174.12 is: 240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.66 : 392.84 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.66/392.84 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.66x = 392.84 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.66x = 68,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,399.34/284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.29

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