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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 423 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 423 and 108.72 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 423 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/423 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 423 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 45,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,988.56/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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