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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 423.24 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 423.24 and 117.59 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 423.24 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/423.24 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 423.24 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 49,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,769.85/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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