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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 423.56 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 423.56 and 179.61 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 423.56 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/423.56 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 423.56 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 76,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,074.71/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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