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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.17, 423.28 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.17, 423.28 and 87.17 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.17 : 423.28 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.17/423.28 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.17x = 423.28 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.17x = 36,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,897.32/282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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