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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 389.52 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 389.52 and 171.75 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 389.52 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/389.52 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 389.52 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 66,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,900.06/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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