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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 422.88 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 422.88 and 117.41 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 422.88 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/422.88 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 422.88 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 49,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,649.50/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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