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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 391.32 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 391.32 and 173 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 391.32 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/391.32 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 391.32 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 67,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,698.36/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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