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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 421.50 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 421.50 and 118.66 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 421.50 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/421.50 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 421.50 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 50,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,015.19/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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