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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.05, 389.04 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.05, 389.04 and 171.48 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.05 : 389.04 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.05/389.04 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.05x = 389.04 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.05x = 66,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,712.58/282.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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