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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.67, 390.17 and 172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.67, 390.17 and 172.21 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.67 : 390.17 = 172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.67/390.17 = 172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.67x = 390.17 × 172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.67x = 67,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,191.18/282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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