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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 422.88 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 422.88 and 173.70 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 422.88 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/422.88 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 422.88 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 73,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,454.26/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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