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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.52, 389.88 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.52, 389.88 and 179 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.52 : 389.88 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.52/389.88 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.52x = 389.88 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.52x = 69,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,788.52/282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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