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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 422.40 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 422.40 and 110.56 is: 165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 422.40 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/422.40 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 422.40 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 46,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,700.54/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.86

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