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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 424.23 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 424.23 and 174.73 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 424.23 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/424.23 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 424.23 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 74,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,125.71/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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