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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 423.42 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 423.42 and 179.77 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 423.42 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/423.42 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 423.42 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 76,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,117.31/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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