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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.60, 391.36 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.60, 391.36 and 173.09 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.60 : 391.36 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.60/391.36 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.60x = 391.36 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.60x = 67,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,738.68/283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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