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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 391.86 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 391.86 and 173.49 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 391.86 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/391.86 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 391.86 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 67,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,983.79/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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