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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 389.69 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 389.69 and 171.81 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 389.69 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/389.69 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 389.69 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 66,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,952.64/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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