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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 391.64 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 391.64 and 171.79 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 391.64 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/391.64 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 391.64 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 67,278.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,278.00/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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