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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.64, 424.62 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.64, 424.62 and 174.52 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.64 : 424.62 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.64/424.62 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.64x = 424.62 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.64x = 74,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,104.68/282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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