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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 390.64 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 390.64 and 172.58 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 390.64 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/390.64 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 390.64 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 67,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,416.65/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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