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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 421.71 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 421.71 and 107.88 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 421.71 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/421.71 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 421.71 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 45,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,491.97/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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