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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.23, 423.99 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.23, 423.99 and 173.25 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.23 : 423.99 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.23/423.99 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.23x = 423.99 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.23x = 73,456.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,456.27/283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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