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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 391.54 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 391.54 and 173.09 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 391.54 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/391.54 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 391.54 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 67,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,768.84/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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