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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 421.44 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 421.44 and 110.08 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 421.44 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/421.44 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 421.44 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 46,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392.12/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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