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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 426.61 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 426.61 and 181.59 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 426.61 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/426.61 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 426.61 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 77,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,468.11/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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