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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 423.59 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 423.59 and 178.88 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 423.59 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/423.59 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 423.59 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 75,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,768.77/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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