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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.73 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.73 and 179.70 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.73 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.73 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.73 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 70,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,573.58/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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