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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 423.63 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 423.63 and 174.39 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 423.63 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/423.63 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 423.63 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 73,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,876.84/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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