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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.63, 390.04 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.63, 390.04 and 172.05 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.63 : 390.04 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.63/390.04 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.63x = 390.04 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.63x = 67,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104.49/282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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