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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 423.30 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 423.30 and 117.84 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 423.30 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/423.30 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 423.30 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 49,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881.67/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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