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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 389.95 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 389.95 and 177.57 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 389.95 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/389.95 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 389.95 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 69,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,243.42/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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