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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 423.27 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 423.27 and 179.48 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 423.27 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/423.27 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 423.27 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 75,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,966.38/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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