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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 389.06 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 389.06 and 171.50 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 389.06 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/389.06 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 389.06 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 66,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,723.79/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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