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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.69, 422.67 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.69, 422.67 and 117.28 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.69 : 422.67 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.69/422.67 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.69x = 422.67 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.69x = 49,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,568.62/281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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