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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 393 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 393 and 174.32 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 393 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/393 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 393 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 68,507.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,507.76/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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