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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.89, 391.59 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.89, 391.59 and 173.44 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.89 : 391.59 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.89/391.59 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.89x = 391.59 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.89x = 67,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,917.37/283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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