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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 422.69 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 422.69 and 179.21 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 422.69 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/422.69 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 422.69 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 75,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,747.71/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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