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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.04, 389.14 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.04, 389.14 and 171.56 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.04 : 389.14 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.04/389.14 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.04x = 389.14 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.04x = 66,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,761.40/282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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