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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.81, 423.92 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.81, 423.92 and 118.37 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.81 : 423.92 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.81/423.92 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.81x = 423.92 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.81x = 50,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,181.30/282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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