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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.81, 424.19 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.81, 424.19 and 174.57 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.81 : 424.19 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.81/424.19 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.81x = 424.19 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.81x = 74,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,049.98/282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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