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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.43, 423.63 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.43, 423.63 and 174.91 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.43 : 423.63 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.43/423.63 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.43x = 423.63 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.43x = 74,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,097.12/282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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