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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.18, 389.25 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.18, 389.25 and 171.66 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.18 : 389.25 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.18/389.25 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.18x = 389.25 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.18x = 66,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,818.66/282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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