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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 423.82 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 423.82 and 120.18 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 423.82 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/423.82 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 423.82 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 50,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,934.69/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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