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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.99, 422.77 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.99, 422.77 and 179.45 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.99 : 422.77 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.99/422.77 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.99x = 422.77 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.99x = 75,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,863.51/282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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