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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 393.03 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 393.03 and 178.56 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 393.03 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/393.03 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 393.03 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 70,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,179.44/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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