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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.71, 425.16 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.71, 425.16 and 121.17 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.71 : 425.16 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.71/425.16 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.71x = 425.16 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.71x = 51,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,516.64/283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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