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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.35, 423.93 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.35, 423.93 and 174.35 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.35 : 423.93 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.35/423.93 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.35x = 423.93 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.35x = 73,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,911.32/282.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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