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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 423 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 423 and 117.46 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 423 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/423 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 423 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 49,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,685.58/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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