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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 391.34 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 391.34 and 171.56 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 391.34 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/391.34 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 391.34 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 67,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,139.66/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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