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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 424.55 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 424.55 and 118.53 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 424.55 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/424.55 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 424.55 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 50,321.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,321.91/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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