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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 389.67 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 389.67 and 171.83 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 389.67 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/389.67 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 389.67 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 66,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,957.00/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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