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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.55, 422.21 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.55, 422.21 and 108.17 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.55 : 422.21 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.55/422.21 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.55x = 422.21 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.55x = 45,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667.80/281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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