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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.78, 392.99 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.78, 392.99 and 174.22 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.78 : 392.99 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.78/392.99 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.78x = 392.99 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.78x = 68,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,464.86/284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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