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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 391.74 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 391.74 and 173.44 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 391.74 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/391.74 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 391.74 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 67,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,943.39/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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