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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.39, 389.59 and 177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.39, 389.59 and 177.43 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.39 : 389.59 = 177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.39/389.59 = 177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.39x = 389.59 × 177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.39x = 69,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,124.95/282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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