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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.61, 423.98 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.61, 423.98 and 118.10 is: 177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.61 : 423.98 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.61/423.98 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.61x = 423.98 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.61x = 50,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072.04/282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.18

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