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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.58, 423.44 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.58, 423.44 and 174.16 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.58 : 423.44 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.58/423.44 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.58x = 423.44 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.58x = 73,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,746.31/282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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