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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.19, 423.69 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.19, 423.69 and 174.46 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.19 : 423.69 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.19/423.69 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.19x = 423.69 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.19x = 73,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,916.96/282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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