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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 425.62 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 425.62 and 181.70 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 425.62 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/425.62 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 425.62 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 77,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,334.25/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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