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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.59, 391.26 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.59, 391.26 and 177.18 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.59 : 391.26 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.59/391.26 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.59x = 391.26 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.59x = 69,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,321.82/283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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