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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.69, 423.63 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.69, 423.63 and 174.51 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.69 : 423.63 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.69/423.63 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.69x = 423.63 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.69x = 73,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,927.67/282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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