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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 391.65 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 391.65 and 173.33 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 391.65 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/391.65 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 391.65 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 67,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,884.12/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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