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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.93, 390.45 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.93, 390.45 and 172.41 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.93 : 390.45 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.93/390.45 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.93x = 390.45 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.93x = 67,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,317.48/282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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