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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.87, 422.80 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.87, 422.80 and 108.49 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.87 : 422.80 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.87/422.80 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.87x = 422.80 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.87x = 45,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869.57/281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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