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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 424.70 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 424.70 and 179.99 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 424.70 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/424.70 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 424.70 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 76,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,438.73/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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