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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 422.44 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 422.44 and 179.42 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 422.44 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/422.44 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 422.44 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 75,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,794.18/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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