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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.97, 427.56 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.97, 427.56 and 120.48 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.97 : 427.56 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.97/427.56 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.97x = 427.56 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.97x = 51,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,511.58/284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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