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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.67 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.67 and 173.46 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.67 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.67 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.67 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 73,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,316.34/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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