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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.07, 422.95 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.07, 422.95 and 108.69 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.07 : 422.95 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.07/422.95 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.07x = 422.95 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.07x = 45,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,970.44/282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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