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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 389.76 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 389.76 and 170.54 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 389.76 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/389.76 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 389.76 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 66,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,466.87/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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