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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 422.46 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 422.46 and 119.43 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 422.46 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/422.46 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 422.46 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 50,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,454.40/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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