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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.04, 389.18 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.04, 389.18 and 176.96 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.04 : 389.18 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.04/389.18 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.04x = 389.18 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.04x = 68,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,869.29/282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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