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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.17, 424.70 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.17, 424.70 and 120.81 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.17 : 424.70 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.17/424.70 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.17x = 424.70 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.17x = 51,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,307.40/283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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