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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.74, 423.65 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.74, 423.65 and 174.22 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.74 : 423.65 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.74/423.65 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.74x = 423.65 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.74x = 73,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,808.30/282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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