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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.71, 391.60 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.71, 391.60 and 173.26 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.71 : 391.60 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.71/391.60 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.71x = 391.60 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.71x = 67,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,848.62/283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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