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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 424.64 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 424.64 and 118.53 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 424.64 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/424.64 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 424.64 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 50,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.08/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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