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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.87, 393.10 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.87, 393.10 and 174.38 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.87 : 393.10 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.87/393.10 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.87x = 393.10 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.87x = 68,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,549.32/284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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