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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.17, 421.67 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.17, 421.67 and 107.71 is: 161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.17 : 421.67 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.17/421.67 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.17x = 421.67 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.17x = 45,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417.54/281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.53

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