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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 423.90 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 423.90 and 173.79 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 423.90 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/423.90 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 423.90 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 73,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,669.58/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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