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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 390.42 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 390.42 and 172.32 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 390.42 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/390.42 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 390.42 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 67,277.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,277.17/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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