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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 422.66 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 422.66 and 179.27 is: 268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 422.66 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/422.66 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 422.66 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 75,767.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,767.25/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.24

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