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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 389.49 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 389.49 and 170.22 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 389.49 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/389.49 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 389.49 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 66,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,298.99/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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