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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 423.70 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 423.70 and 120.06 is: 180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 423.70 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/423.70 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 423.70 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 50,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,869.42/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.08

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