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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.17, 422.64 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.17, 422.64 and 173.63 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.17 : 422.64 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.17/422.64 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.17x = 422.64 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.17x = 73,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,380.87/282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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