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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.51, 424.49 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.51, 424.49 and 173.16 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.51 : 424.49 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.51/424.49 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.51x = 424.49 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.51x = 73,503.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,503.82/282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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