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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 390.73 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 390.73 and 172.56 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 390.73 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/390.73 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 390.73 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 67,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,421.55/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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