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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 389.38 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 389.38 and 171.59 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 389.38 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/389.38 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 389.38 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 66,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,813.71/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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