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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.70, 390.05 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.70, 390.05 and 172.27 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.70 : 390.05 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.70/390.05 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.70x = 390.05 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.70x = 67,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193.05/282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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