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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 391.18 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 391.18 and 171.48 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 391.18 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/391.18 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 391.18 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 67,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079.55/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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