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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.31, 423.39 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.31, 423.39 and 108.91 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.31 : 423.39 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.31/423.39 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.31x = 423.39 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.31x = 46,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112.34/282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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