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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 391.56 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 391.56 and 173.16 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 391.56 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/391.56 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 391.56 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 67,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,802.53/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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