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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.01, 390.43 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.01, 390.43 and 172.47 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.01 : 390.43 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.01/390.43 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.01x = 390.43 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.01x = 67,335.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,335.51/283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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