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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.70, 424.05 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.70, 424.05 and 179.65 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.70 : 424.05 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.70/424.05 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.70x = 424.05 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.70x = 76,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,180.58/282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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