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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.38, 423.57 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.38, 423.57 and 117.94 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 423.57 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/423.57 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 423.57 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 49,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956.38/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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