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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 424.27 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 424.27 and 173.94 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 424.27 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/424.27 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 424.27 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 73,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,797.52/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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