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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 390.92 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 390.92 and 171.32 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 390.92 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/390.92 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 390.92 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 66,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,972.41/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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