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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.34, 423.20 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.34, 423.20 and 179.67 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.34 : 423.20 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.34/423.20 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.34x = 423.20 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.34x = 76,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,036.79/282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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