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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 391.03 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 391.03 and 163.73 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 391.03 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/391.03 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 391.03 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 64,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023.91/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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