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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.85, 393.12 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.85, 393.12 and 174.35 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.85 : 393.12 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.85/393.12 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.85x = 393.12 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.85x = 68,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,541.45/284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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