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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 423.96 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 423.96 and 109.27 is: 163.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 423.96 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/423.96 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 423.96 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 46,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326.11/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.93

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