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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 423.78 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 423.78 and 109.20 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 423.78 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/423.78 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 423.78 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 46,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,276.78/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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