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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 391.95 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 391.95 and 173.51 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 391.95 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/391.95 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 391.95 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 68,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,006.38/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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