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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.69, 423.90 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.69, 423.90 and 109.31 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.69 : 423.90 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.69/423.90 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.69x = 423.90 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.69x = 46,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,334.39/282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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