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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 423.94 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 423.94 and 109.36 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 423.94 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/423.94 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 423.94 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 46,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,362.08/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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