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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 391.80 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 391.80 and 173.36 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 391.80 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/391.80 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 391.80 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 67,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,920.49/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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