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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 423.40 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 423.40 and 109.01 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 423.40 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/423.40 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 423.40 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 46,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154.83/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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