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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 423.50 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 423.50 and 179.24 is: 268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 423.50 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/423.50 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 423.50 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 75,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,905.13/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.94

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