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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 391.17 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 391.17 and 172.99 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 391.17 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/391.17 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 391.17 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 67,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,668.50/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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