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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.91, 423.33 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.91, 423.33 and 172.82 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.91 : 423.33 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.91/423.33 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.91x = 423.33 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.91x = 73,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,160.95/282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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