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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.74, 424.26 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.74, 424.26 and 179.76 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.74 : 424.26 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.74/424.26 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.74x = 424.26 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.74x = 76,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,264.98/282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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