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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.68, 424.24 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.68, 424.24 and 120.48 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.68 : 424.24 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.68/424.24 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.68x = 424.24 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.68x = 51,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,112.13/282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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