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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 423.11 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 423.11 and 108.70 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 423.11 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/423.11 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 423.11 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 45,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993.39/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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