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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.60, 391.26 and 173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.60, 391.26 and 173.02 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.60 : 391.26 = 173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.60/391.26 = 173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.60x = 391.26 × 173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.60x = 67,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,695.81/283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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