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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.68, 423.74 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.68, 423.74 and 118.25 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.68 : 423.74 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.68/423.74 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.68x = 423.74 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.68x = 50,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,106.13/282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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