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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 421.65 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 421.65 and 107.82 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 421.65 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/421.65 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 421.65 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 45,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,462.30/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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