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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.91, 393.17 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.91, 393.17 and 174.39 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.91 : 393.17 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.91/393.17 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.91x = 393.17 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.91x = 68,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,564.92/284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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