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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.68, 392.79 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.68, 392.79 and 174.11 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.68 : 392.79 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.68/392.79 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.68x = 392.79 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.68x = 68,388.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,388.67/284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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