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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 392.98 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 392.98 and 179.80 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 392.98 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/392.98 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 392.98 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 70,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,657.80/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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