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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 391.85 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 391.85 and 171.95 is: 237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 391.85 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/391.85 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 391.85 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 67,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,375.79/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.29

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