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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 423.37 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 423.37 and 108.98 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 423.37 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/423.37 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 423.37 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 46,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,138.86/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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