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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 390.96 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 390.96 and 172.83 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 390.96 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/390.96 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 390.96 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 67,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,569.62/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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