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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.49, 423.72 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.49, 423.72 and 109.08 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.49 : 423.72 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.49/423.72 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.49x = 423.72 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.49x = 46,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,220.71/282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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