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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.07, 422.74 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.07, 422.74 and 173.35 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.07 : 422.74 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.07/422.74 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.07x = 422.74 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.07x = 73,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,281.98/282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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