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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.25, 389.40 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.25, 389.40 and 177.16 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.25 : 389.40 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.25/389.40 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.25x = 389.40 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.25x = 68,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,986.10/282.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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