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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.01, 389.05 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.01, 389.05 and 171.46 is: 236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.01 : 389.05 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.01/389.05 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.01x = 389.05 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.01x = 66,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,707.49/282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.55

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