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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.41, 389.58 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.41, 389.58 and 177.62 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.41 : 389.58 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.41/389.58 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.41x = 389.58 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.41x = 69,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,197.20/282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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