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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.06, 422.82 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.06, 422.82 and 108.60 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.06 : 422.82 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.06/422.82 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.06x = 422.82 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.06x = 45,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,918.25/282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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