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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 422.62 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 422.62 and 173.75 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 422.62 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/422.62 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 422.62 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 73,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,427.68/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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