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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.05, 422.72 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.05, 422.72 and 119.55 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.05 : 422.72 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.05/422.72 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.05x = 422.72 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.05x = 50,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,536.18/282.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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