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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.19, 423.19 and 173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.19, 423.19 and 173.65 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.19 : 423.19 = 173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.19/423.19 = 173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.19x = 423.19 × 173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.19x = 73,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,486.94/282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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