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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 389.70 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 389.70 and 170.38 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 389.70 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/389.70 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 389.70 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 66,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,397.09/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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