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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 422.10 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 422.10 and 108.15 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 422.10 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/422.10 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 422.10 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 45,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650.12/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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