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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 423.02 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 423.02 and 108.77 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 423.02 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/423.02 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 423.02 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 46,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010.04/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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