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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.81, 392.90 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.81, 392.90 and 174.27 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.81 : 392.90 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.81/392.90 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.81x = 392.90 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.81x = 68,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469.81/284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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