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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.04, 422.98 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.04, 422.98 and 108.73 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.04 : 422.98 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.04/422.98 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.04x = 422.98 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.04x = 45,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,990.62/282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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