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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 389.16 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 389.16 and 170.02 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 389.16 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/389.16 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 389.16 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 66,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,164.98/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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