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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.98, 423.02 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.98, 423.02 and 108.64 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.98 : 423.02 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.98/423.02 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.98x = 423.02 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.98x = 45,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956.89/281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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