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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 422.92 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 422.92 and 173.81 is: 260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 422.92 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/422.92 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 422.92 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 73,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,509.00/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.53

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