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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.81, 391.68 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.81, 391.68 and 173.35 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.81 : 391.68 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.81/391.68 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.81x = 391.68 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.81x = 67,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,897.73/283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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