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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 389.31 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 389.31 and 171.56 is: 236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 389.31 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/389.31 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 389.31 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 66,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,790.02/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.78

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