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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.52, 389.90 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.52, 389.90 and 177.57 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.52 : 389.90 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.52/389.90 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.52x = 389.90 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.52x = 69,235.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,235.07/282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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