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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 391.84 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 391.84 and 173.34 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 391.84 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/391.84 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 391.84 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 67,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,921.11/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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