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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 423.31 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 423.31 and 179.54 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 423.31 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/423.31 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 423.31 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 76,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,001.08/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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