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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.67, 423.98 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.67, 423.98 and 109.42 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.67 : 423.98 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.67/423.98 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.67x = 423.98 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.67x = 46,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392.17/282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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