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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.59, 391.38 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.59, 391.38 and 173.13 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.59 : 391.38 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.59/391.38 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.59x = 391.38 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.59x = 67,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,759.62/283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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