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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.88 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.88 and 174.15 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.88 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.88 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.88 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 68,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420.05/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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