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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.53, 391.23 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.53, 391.23 and 173.01 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.53 : 391.23 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.53/391.23 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.53x = 391.23 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.53x = 67,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,686.70/283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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