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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.54, 423.94 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.54, 423.94 and 179.80 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.54 : 423.94 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.54/423.94 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.54x = 423.94 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.54x = 76,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,222.90/282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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