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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.78, 393.01 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.78, 393.01 and 174.23 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.78 : 393.01 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.78/393.01 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.78x = 393.01 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.78x = 68,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,472.17/284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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