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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.58, 423.63 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.58, 423.63 and 120.24 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.58 : 423.63 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.58/423.63 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.58x = 423.63 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.58x = 50,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,937.27/282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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