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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.34, 389.46 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.34, 389.46 and 178.84 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.34 : 389.46 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.34/389.46 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.34x = 389.46 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.34x = 69,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,651.03/282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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