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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.67, 423.75 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.67, 423.75 and 109.22 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.67 : 423.75 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.67/423.75 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.67x = 423.75 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.67x = 46,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,283.42/282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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