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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.71, 424.11 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.71, 424.11 and 107.07 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.71 : 424.11 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.71/424.11 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.71x = 424.11 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.71x = 45,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,408.92/282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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