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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 389.48 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 389.48 and 171.62 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 389.48 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/389.48 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 389.48 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 66,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842.56/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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