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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 391.53 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 391.53 and 173.22 is: 239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 391.53 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/391.53 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 391.53 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 67,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,820.83/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.08

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