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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 389.22 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 389.22 and 171.48 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 389.22 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/389.22 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 389.22 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 66,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,743.45/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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