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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 425.52 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 425.52 and 173.96 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 425.52 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/425.52 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 425.52 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 74,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,023.46/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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