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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 390.36 and 172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 390.36 and 172.33 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 390.36 = 172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/390.36 = 172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 390.36 × 172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 67,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,270.74/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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