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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.81, 392.84 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.81, 392.84 and 174.34 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.81 : 392.84 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.81/392.84 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.81x = 392.84 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.81x = 68,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,484.89/284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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