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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.17, 421.69 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.17, 421.69 and 107.83 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.17 : 421.69 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.17/421.69 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.17x = 421.69 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.17x = 45,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,470.83/281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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