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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 426.51 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 426.51 and 181.64 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 426.51 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/426.51 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 426.51 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 77,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,469.14/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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