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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 423.62 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 423.62 and 174.52 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 423.62 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/423.62 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 423.62 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 73,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,930.16/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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