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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 422.73 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 422.73 and 173.88 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 422.73 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/422.73 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 422.73 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 73,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,504.29/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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