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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 390.81 and 172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 390.81 and 172.69 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 390.81 = 172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/390.81 = 172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 390.81 × 172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 67,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,488.98/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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