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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.33, 421.79 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.33, 421.79 and 107.85 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.33 : 421.79 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.33/421.79 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.33x = 421.79 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.33x = 45,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,490.52/281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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