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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.54, 391.42 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.54, 391.42 and 173.12 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.54 : 391.42 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.54/391.42 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.54x = 391.42 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.54x = 67,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,762.63/283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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