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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.94, 393.26 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.94, 393.26 and 173.00 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.94 : 393.26 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.94/393.26 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.94x = 393.26 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.94x = 68,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,032.29/284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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