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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 421.94 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 421.94 and 110.33 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 421.94 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/421.94 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 421.94 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 46,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,549.98/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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