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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 390.33 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 390.33 and 179.34 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 390.33 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/390.33 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 390.33 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 70,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,001.78/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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