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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 422.73 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 422.73 and 110.81 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 422.73 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/422.73 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 422.73 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 46,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,843.77/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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