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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.87, 392.94 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.87, 392.94 and 174.30 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.87 : 392.94 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.87/392.94 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.87x = 392.94 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.87x = 68,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,489.44/284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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