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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 389.73 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 389.73 and 170.34 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 389.73 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/389.73 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 389.73 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 66,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385.79/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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