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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 423.68 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 423.68 and 174.12 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 423.68 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/423.68 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 423.68 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 73,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,771.16/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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