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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 392.85 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 392.85 and 174.21 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 392.85 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/392.85 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 392.85 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 68,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,438.40/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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