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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.97, 393.17 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.97, 393.17 and 174.41 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.97 : 393.17 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.97/393.17 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.97x = 393.17 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.97x = 68,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,569.94/284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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