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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.87, 393.13 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.87, 393.13 and 174.41 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.87 : 393.13 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.87/393.13 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.87x = 393.13 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.87x = 68,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,565.53/284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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