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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 422.61 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 422.61 and 117.27 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 422.61 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/422.61 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 422.61 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 49,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,556.78/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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