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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.95, 390.52 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.95, 390.52 and 172.47 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.95 : 390.52 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.95/390.52 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.95x = 390.52 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.95x = 67,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,352.98/282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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