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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 391.56 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 391.56 and 173.28 is: 239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 391.56 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/391.56 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 391.56 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 67,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,849.52/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.11

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