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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 390.60 and 172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 390.60 and 172.51 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 390.60 = 172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/390.60 = 172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 390.60 × 172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 67,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,382.41/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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