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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.79, 422.63 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.79, 422.63 and 108.53 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.79 : 422.63 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.79/422.63 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.79x = 422.63 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.79x = 45,869.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869.09/281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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