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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.09, 421.46 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.09, 421.46 and 116.43 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.09 : 421.46 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.09/421.46 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.09x = 421.46 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.09x = 49,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,070.01/281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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