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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 424.18 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 424.18 and 109.65 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 424.18 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/424.18 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 424.18 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 46,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,511.34/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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