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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 422.72 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 422.72 and 108.50 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 422.72 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/422.72 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 422.72 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 45,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,865.12/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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