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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 390.45 and 178.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 390.45 and 178.03 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 390.45 = 178.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/390.45 = 178.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 390.45 × 178.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 69,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,512.97/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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