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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.72, 422.48 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.72, 422.48 and 108.38 is: 162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.72 : 422.48 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.72/422.48 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.72x = 422.48 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.72x = 45,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,789.71/281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.53

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