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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.65, 422.40 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.65, 422.40 and 117.24 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.65 : 422.40 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.65/422.40 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.65x = 422.40 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.65x = 49,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,522.18/281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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