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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.17, 424.80 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.17, 424.80 and 173.55 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.17 : 424.80 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.17/424.80 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.17x = 424.80 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.17x = 73,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,724.04/283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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