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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 389.31 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 389.31 and 171.60 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 389.31 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/389.31 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 389.31 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 66,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,805.60/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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