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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 390.60 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 390.60 and 172.44 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 390.60 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/390.60 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 390.60 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 67,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,355.06/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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