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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.62, 422.19 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.62, 422.19 and 110.50 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.62 : 422.19 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.62/422.19 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.62x = 422.19 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.62x = 46,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,652.00/281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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