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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.35, 389.54 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.35, 389.54 and 171.79 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.35 : 389.54 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.35/389.54 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.35x = 389.54 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.35x = 66,918.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,918.53/282.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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