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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.89, 390.24 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.89, 390.24 and 172.34 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.89 : 390.24 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.89/390.24 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.89x = 390.24 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.89x = 67,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,253.96/282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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