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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 422.65 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 422.65 and 108.51 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 422.65 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/422.65 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 422.65 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 45,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,861.75/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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