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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 391.36 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 391.36 and 173.10 is: 238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 391.36 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/391.36 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 391.36 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 67,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,743.98/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.92

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