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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 391.57 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 391.57 and 171.69 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 391.57 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/391.57 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 391.57 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 67,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,227.79/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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