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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 391.66 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 391.66 and 173.32 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 391.66 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/391.66 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 391.66 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 67,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882.51/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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