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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 423.45 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 423.45 and 109.02 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 423.45 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/423.45 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 423.45 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 46,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164.52/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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