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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 421.41 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 421.41 and 118.67 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 421.41 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/421.41 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 421.41 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 50,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,008.72/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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