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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 423.95 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 423.95 and 179.49 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 423.95 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/423.95 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 423.95 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 76,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,094.79/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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