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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.63, 423.67 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.63, 423.67 and 179.59 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.63 : 423.67 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.63/423.67 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.63x = 423.67 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.63x = 76,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,088.93/282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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