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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 423.06 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 423.06 and 174.12 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 423.06 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/423.06 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 423.06 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 73,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,663.21/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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